Category: Indian culture, religion and mythology
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Om and the Science of Sound: Where Neuroscience, Spirituality, and Peace Meet
Om (ॐ), the primal syllable of the universe, is more than just a sound. It is a profound symbol rooted in ancient Indian spirituality—found in the heart of the Vedas, Upanishads, and yogic philosophy—and now increasingly explored by modern science journals and behavioural science research. Reverberating through temples, meditation halls, and yoga studios across the…
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Yoga’s True Roots and India’s Sacred Gift to a Modern World: International Yoga Day 2025
Yoga’s True Roots and India’s Sacred Gift to a Modern World: International Yoga Day 2025 Every year on June 21, the world rolls out yoga mats in parks, homes, and studios to celebrate International Yoga Day. But yoga is more than just downward dogs and deep breathing. It’s a sacred spiritual path—rooted in Hinduism, refined…
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Is It Better to Be Feared, Respected, or Loved? Life Lessons from Lord Shiva
Being loved is one of the greatest feelings in life. But if you are given the choice between being feared, loved, or respected, would you always be able to pick a side? Would the choice always be clear, especially if your relationships aren’t sorted? Somehow, life isn’t that simple. You don’t always have control over…
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Sanatana Dharma’s Caste System: A Karmic Classification, Not Racial Hierarchy
What People Believe About Hinduism and Caste Many believe that the Hinduism religion, or more precisely Sanatana Dharma, promotes a strict caste hierarchy dividing society into four main classes: Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras—with the Dalits (“untouchables”) often considered outside this system altogether. This version of the caste system, embedded in the social fabric of…
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Ekam Sat and 33 Koti Gods: Debunking the Myth of 330 Million Hindu Deities
Understanding the Concept of Oneness in Hinduism Let’s continue exploring a topic that often confuses many: how can Hinduism talk about oneness—Ekam Sat Vipra Bahudha Vadanti—and yet claim to have millions of gods? To understand this, we must first grasp the core idea of oneness. Hindus believe in Brahman (ब्रह्मन्)—the universal, supreme reality. According to…
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Beyond Religion: Why Sanatan Dharm is a Living Practice
What if your understanding of ‘religion’ didn’t quite capture the essence of one of the world’s most ancient and profound traditions? Many globally recognize it as “Hinduism,” but this term, given by outsiders like the Persians, Greeks, and later the British, doesn’t fully grasp its true nature. The indigenous and accurate term is Sanatan Dharm…